Vals Horrible

I wrote this back in June 2012 while playing around with dissonant and chromatic tones. This was one of the few pieces that had a dedicated title (I called it "horrible" at the time and just stuck with it). I largely forgot about this until early this year, when I revisited my list of unfinished compositions and discovered that I had already finished this one. I went ahead and revised it (the original was completely unplayable and I had to tone it down, with some refinements of course), and decided to share it with you guys.

I hope you enjoy it!

Why do you call him “horrible”? It doesn't sound like that to me. It is chromatic but tonal and seems quite coherent to me.

Hello @arpeggia!

I really like this piece!  To me, I don't see a problem with the title as I think it really fits the pathos of the piece - I would also describe it as perhaps "demented".  I think for a piece with only one main section it still manages to stay interesting and create contrast with changes in dynamics and how you subdivide the beat.  If you ever think of extending the piece I think it could work as an ABA form with the B section as maybe a slower and more eerie waltz in another key.  I can definitely imagine that.  Thanks for sharing this really enjoyable demented dance!

Hi! @arpeggia. I really enjoyed this piece too! the chromaticism, dissonance, the use of accents which makes it sound as if the strong and weak beats subverts what is typical of a waltz, yet still stay consistent enough to be easily recognizable as a waltz, which makes it a very interesting and engaging! A lot of drama within a short span of around one and a half minutes. Well Done! 

I agree with @PeterthePapercomPoser that

1 hour ago, PeterthePapercomPoser said:

an ABA form with the B section as maybe a slower and more eerie waltz in another key

would be a good extension if you want, a middle, contrasting part to what already is there.

Thks for sharing!